Straight Opens Tonight Off-Broadway | Playbill

News Straight Opens Tonight Off-Broadway "Degrassi" regular and Beautiful Broadway actor Jake Epstein leads the cast of the world premiere.

Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola's new play Straight officially opens at Acorn Theatre @ Theater Row February 29 following previews that began February 9.

Broadway actor Jake Epstein leads the cast of the Off-Broadway production. He stars as Ben, a 26-year-old investment banker who, according to production notes, "likes beer, sports, and Emily. And Chris." Thomas E. Sullivan plays Chris, and Jenna Gavigan plays Emily.

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Performances of Straight, directed by Andy Sandberg (Application Pending), are scheduled to run through May 8. For more information visit StraightThePlay.com.

The production features scenic design by Charlie Corcoran, costume design by Michael McDonald, lighting design by Grant Yeager, sound design by Alex Hawthorn, original music by Will Van Dyke and casting by Matthew Maisto, CSA. Baseline Theatrical serves as general manager.

Straight is produced by Straight Productions LLC, Caiola Productions, Harrison Chad, Oliver Roth, Peter May, Extra Toasty Productions and SunnySpot Productions.

Epstein played the role of Craig Manning on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" for six years and has performed on Broadway in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical and Spider-Man Turn Off the Dark.

Tickets are on sale via Telecharge.com, by calling (212) 239-6200 or in person at the Theatre Row Box Office, located at 410 West 42nd St., between 9th & 10th Aves.

 
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